Dana W. Clough, 60

Monday

Oct 24, 2011 at 2:00 AM

HYANNIS — Dana W. Clough (Rescue Dan) died suddenly at the age of 60 on October 19, 2011, at Cape Cod Hospital. He was born in Hyannis on March 15, 1951. He was born at Cape Cod Hospital, the son of the late fire chief of Hyannis, Glenn B. and Dorothy (Higgins) Clough.

HYANNIS — Dana W. Clough (Rescue Dan) died suddenly at the age of 60 on October 19, 2011, at Cape Cod Hospital. He was born in Hyannis on March 15, 1951. He was born at Cape Cod Hospital, the son of the late fire chief of Hyannis, Glenn B. and Dorothy (Higgins) Clough.

He is survived by his brother Arlo and his wife Sandy of Texas, sister Carol of Florida, brother retired Fire Captain Glenn B. and his wife Nancy of Centerville, brother Joel and his wife Terry of Cotuit. He is also survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Cynthia (Ottoson) Clough. His pride and joy were his children: Chandan Clough and his wife Chieko of Japan, Shanna Clough and her partner Colleen Chace of Hyannis and Ryan Clough and his wife Rachael of Hyannis. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and his much-loved granddogs Jenny, Jake, Maizy and Abby.

He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a second-generation firefighter for 36 years before retiring this March, 2011. His son Ryan followed in his grandfather and father's footsteps to become a third-generation firefighter on the Hyannis Fire Department. Dan enjoyed the simple things in life such as fishing in his new boat he bought upon retiring, camping and going to Sandy Neck Beach, and especially going to the family camp in New Hampshire with his brothers. It was always said, "What happens at the camp stays at the camp," although we've all heard some pretty good stories. He enjoyed life with his buddy Eddie, his dog, which he adopted from Braveheart Rescue. Eddy was by his side all the time. I'm sure they had some pretty good conversations in the backyard together. Danny's greatest achievement were his three children. There was nothing he wouldn't do for them. He loved them unconditionally and they will miss him.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 27, at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main St., Hyannis, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hyannis Firefighter Local 2172, Death and Welfare Fund, PO Box 1311, Hyannis, MA 02601 and the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.